Job Description

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee (ST3 +)

Main area

General Surgery

Grade

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee (ST3 +)

Contract

12 months (12 month fixed term)

Hours

40 hours per week (Full Time)

Job ref

343-MED-793

Site

Epsom and St Helier Hospital

Town

Sutton

Salary

65,048- 73,992 + On call + LW (Depending on Experience)

Closing

25/08/2025 23:59

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At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values"

As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.



At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values

Job overview

Post CCT

Laparoscopic Fellow in Surgery

Applications are invited for the post of laparoscopic fellow in Colorectal. This post is a 12 month position and will be based at Epsom and St Helier Hospital and is designed to support the elective Colorectal Surgery Service as well as emergency General Surgery Service. The post holder will be working alongside our 5 Consultant Colorectal Surgeons, as well as independent consultant level operating and clinical commitments.



This fellowship is designed for surgeons from the UK or internationally who have recently completed or are nearing the completion of their high surgical training and wish to expand their experience (ST8, post CCT or equivalent)

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to work with professional colleagues and local managers in the efficient running of the Service. He/she will be expected to participate in emergency general surgery on call and this will be dependent on the candidate's level of experience and training needs. This is one of the busiest emergency general surgical departments in South West London, with opportunities to take consultant level on calls and exposure to a busy CEPOD surgical environment.

Working for our organisation

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust offers an extensive range of services, including cancer, pathology, surgery, and gynaecology. We operate two busy general hospitals, Epsom Hospital and St Helier Hospital, and run services from other locations, including Sutton Hospital. St Helier Hospital is home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, while Epsom Hospital is home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Both Epsom and St Helier hospitals have Accident and Emergency departments (A&E) and Maternity services (Obstetrics).



The Trust also plays an active role in the local healthcare economy. Surrey Downs Health and Care brings together our staff, CSH and the GP groups in Surrey Downs, and Surrey County Council in a partnership to improve care for local people. Also health and care teams from organisations (the London Borough of Sutton, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Sutton GP services, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and South West London & St George's Mental Health Trust). The team will ensure people have the right support in place for them to maintain their independence and live healthily and safely at home for as long as possible.



"As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID 19".

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right hand side

Person specification

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Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

MBBS or equivalent Full Registration with GMC MRCS ALS

Desirable criteria

ATLS #

Experience

Essential criteria

At least 2 years of Surgical Core Training or higher

Desirable criteria

Experience in General Surgery at ST3+ level #

Skills

Essential criteria

Good IT skills Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements Ability to present at departmental meetings Knowledge of audit process An understanding of the principles of clinical research

Desirable criteria

Participation in a previous audit project Previous participation in research projects and/or publications #

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Good level of broad based Surgical knowledge #

Other

Essential criteria

Ability to communicate with patients and relatives

Our mission: 'to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.'

There's never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.



Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.



We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.

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